Medical Assistant For Surgery Practice

The Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah is looking for a positive and experienced Medical Assistant to assist our team in providing compassionate care to our patients and their families. Candidates who focus on effective patient coordination and providing exceptional care are encouraged to apply!

Benefits:

Our practice prides itself on offering a competitive package for team members with a focus on wellness, retirement, and performance. Benefits available to our team members include:

• 100% employer paid medical, prescription, and life insurance coverage for team members
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program + paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan with a 50% match on up to 6%
• Periodic performance bonuses including annual profit-sharing bonus that contributes to a team members potential retirement savings
• Education and certification assistance
• No cost for a variety of on-campus services for team members including consults, select labs, and imaging exams
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and more

Daily Tasks May Include:

• Preparing patient charts for upcoming appointments to include secure any documents or images needed from the hospital or referring facility as needed for coordination of care.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature)
• Updating patient records based on changes to medications and health history between visits
• Assisting provider in carrying out and documenting next steps in the patient's plans of care
• Scheduling follow up patient appointments as needed
• Ordering any tests or medications as requested by the treating provider
• Processing referrals for therapy, imaging, DME, home care, and/or other providers
• Responding to patient questions and concerns

Skills/Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR current Medical Assistant certification
• Three (3) years of previous medical office experience, preferred
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working within multiple software systems including EHR, PM, PACS and Microsoft Office

About Us:

Established in 1977, The Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah is one of the largest private neurosurgical practices on the east coast. With office locations in Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton (SC), Jesup and Statesboro, The Neurological & Spine Institute plays a major role in bringing the latest, technologically advanced, neurosurgical therapies to adults and children across eastern Georgia & South Carolina's Lowcountry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Experience:

• medical office: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Savannah, GA 31405 (Required)

Work Location: In person